Takamine GN75CE WR acoustic
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- SKU
- TAKGN75CEWR
- Color
- Red
Description
Takamine GN75CE NEX Acoustic Electric Guitar Wine Red
The GN75CE NEX captures a compact, naturally balanced acoustic with its scaled-down jumbo cutaway body—ideal for close-miked recording sessions and studio tracking without sacrificing projection or resonance. The wine red finish with quilted maple back and sides projects visual character while the solid spruce top ensures the tonal characteristics essential for professional recordings and mix-ready takes. This is a 2017 model that arrives factory-tuned, set up, and covered by manufacturer warranty.
Construction & Recording Character
The NEX cutaway body measures 398.1mm wide and 1053.9mm in length, providing ergonomic access to upper frets while maintaining focused acoustic projection ideal for layered arrangements. A 644mm scale length and 42.5mm nut width balance modern playability standards with the instrument's compact proportions, making it accessible for varied playing techniques and session demands.
Tone & Studio Electronics
The TP-4TD preamp system delivers transparent amplification with a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls for precise direct recording and real-time mix adjustments. The solid spruce top paired with quilted maple back and sides produces warm, articulate tone that translates faithfully through both acoustic and amplified recording settings, translating clearly to both monitor and final mix.
Key Features
- Body Style: NEX Cutaway (scaled-down jumbo)
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back: Quilted Maple
- Sides: Quilted Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut Width: 42.5mm
- Scale Length: 644mm
- Electronics: TP-4TD preamp with built-in tuner and three-band EQ
- Finish Color: Wine Red
- Decorative Inlays: Oval pearloid patterns
- Pickguard: "Grass Flower" pattern on black background
This instrument combines thoughtful ergonomic design with professional-grade electronics and tonewoods, making it an excellent choice for tracking versatile acoustic textures, overdubbing, and session flexibility in the home studio.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Reviews
At a Glance
The Takamine GN75CE NEX captures warm, naturally articulate acoustic tone with a solid spruce top and quilted maple construction that sits clearly in a mix—ideal for recording folk, indie, and singer-songwriter material in a home studio or session context. The TP-4TD preamp system includes transparent gain staging and three-band EQ for shaping your amplified tone during recording, and the compact 644mm scale length and 42.5mm nut width make it accessible for extended tracking sessions without fatigue. Its balanced projection records faithfully both as a primary acoustic voice and layered with electric instruments.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Worship
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for someone with smaller hands or a beginner looking to advance?
The NEX cutaway body is scaled down from a full jumbo, and the 644mm scale length with 42.5mm nut width are designed for accessibility across hand sizes while maintaining professional tone—suited for intermediate to advanced players transitioning to larger or specialty instruments. Beginners should assess whether a compact cutaway fits their learning path, as this is built for gigging musicians rather than entry-level players.
What genres or playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The GN75CE NEX excels in folk, indie, worship, and live gigging contexts where its warm, articulate tone and cutaway access shine. It is not designed for metal or djent styles, which demand different tonal and structural characteristics.
What is included in the electronics, and can I use it live right away?
The TP-4TD preamp system includes a built-in tuner, three-band EQ, and gain controls for transparent amplification and on-the-fly tone shaping. The guitar arrives factory-tuned and set up, ready for immediate live performance or studio recording.
How does the tone compare to other compact acoustic-electrics in this price range?
The solid spruce top paired with quilted maple back and sides produces balanced projection and warm resonance comparable to the Taylor 614ce, Martin GPC Grand Performance, and Yamaha LL6 ARE—all professional-grade compact cutaways for gigging and recording. Your choice will depend on personal feel and tonal preference across these models.
This is listed as a 2017 model—what condition is it in?
The guitar is a 2017 model that arrives factory-tuned, set up, and covered by manufacturer warranty. All specifications and tonewoods are fully functional and authentic to the original Takamine GN75CE NEX design.
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